> Their children animation series were western looking characters. It's because Osamu Tezuka, widely considered the father of modern anime and manga, was heavi

> Their children animation series were western looking characters. It's because Osamu Tezuka, widely considered the father of modern anime and manga, was heavily inspired by Disney's animation style. He drew his characters with "Mickey Mouse"-style eyes, which evolved into the over-sized "anime eyes" we see today.